Allied Health Assistant

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 38

**Job Category**:

- Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

**Req Id -** 5292
- Join a dynamic team contributing to the care of Orthopaedics patients at University Hospital Geelong
- Challenging and rewarding role making functional improvements in patient lives
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Part-time, temporary until May 2026 - 38 hours per fortnight and may include weekend work

**About the facility**
- Barwon Health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is one of Victoria’s largest regional health services, serving over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation.

**About the role**
- As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will work within the Physiotherapy and broader inter-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality evidence-based therapy to inpatients in our Orthopaedic acute ward.
- Under the supervision of a treating Physiotherapist you will provide individually tailored exercise programs, facilitate mobility to minimise functional decline and provide early rehabilitation to progress the patient to an optimal discharge destination. You will be provide education about the current evidence for exercise after orthopaedic surgery and it's benefits, and facilitate engagement in appropriate outpatient education services in our region. You will assist to improve the wellbeing and experience of patients in the acute setting.
- You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support the provision of Physiotherapy services (eg. administration, gait-aid and equipment collection and cleaning). You may be responsible for AHA student supervision and mentoring of junior AHA staff. You will receive suitable clinical support from our experienced and skilled Physiotherapy team.
- The successful applicant will have suitable qualifications that meet the selection criteria, as well as employed experience working in a healthcare setting with patients around exercise.

**About the culture**
- The Physiotherapy Department is a high-achieving, supportive and friendly team. We are well-recognised within the organisation for flexibility, teamwork and a can-do attitude to service delivery. Our services are patient centred and are guided by our driving values: Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability and Innovation.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
- This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination._

**Contact person: Yvonne McNeel**
**Phone**:(03) 4215 0826

**Application closing date**:1st, August 2025**

**Position Description**
- Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply._